The scale of the hangover from Chelsea's traumatic defeat by Manchester City will become apparent when the FA Cup holders entertain Stoke in the last eight of this season's competition this weekend. Carlo Ancelotti's squad remain on track for a league, cup and Champions League treble but the 4-2 home defeat by City has been interpreted by ...

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson feels his team's character will give them the edge in a three-way fight for the Premier League title with Chelsea and Arsenal. Chelsea let United and the Gunners off the hook last weekend with their surprise 4-2 home defeat to Manchester City. Carlo Ancelotti?s side are in FA Cup action against Stoke ...

Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov believes his team can ambush Manchester United's plans to successfully defend a major cup for the first time when the two clubs meet in Sunday's League Cup final. The Bulgarian midfielder thinks team-mates like Gabriel Agbonlahor, Ashley Young and James Milner are ready to come of age while he himself is desperate to ...

Liverpool's hopes of continuing their assault on a fourth-placed finish at the expense of Blackburn Rovers at Anfield on Sunday have suffered a huge setback with the news that Martin Skrtel has suffered a broken foot and could miss the remainder of the season. Skrtel broke a metatarsal in his right foot during his side's midweek Europa League ...